Benjamin Chambers

Benjamin Chambers
  • Assistant Professor
  • Department: Biology
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: BChambers@wcupa.edu

Education

  • B.S. Pennsylvania State University
  • Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests

influenzaimmunologyvirologyvirusinfectious diseasemicrobiology

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: Yes

Volunteer research positions can be used for BIO 391 and BIO 491 credit. (See below for more details about volunteer research positions.)

Volunteer Research Positions Available: Yes

On-going volunteer research positions are often available in my lab. Strong students with an enthusiastic interest in infectious disease research should contact me directly (bchambers@wcupa.edu) to set up a meeting to discuss current projects and availability.

Biography

I have been completing research on influenza A virus and its interaction with the human immune response for over 12 years. At WCUPA, I have mentored 12 research students (undergraduate and graduate) in the past 4 years. I currently teach Intro Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology courses.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-2327